Due to the fact that the modern world does not stand still, new technologies regularly appear that make our life more comfortable. Often, after buying a new household appliance, questions arise regarding its connection. Installation of the dishwasher without the appropriate experience and special tools can cause certain difficulties. The first thing to do after purchase is to prepare the necessary tools. It is also worthwhile to decide on a list of consumables in advance. Let us consider in more detail how this procedure is carried out.
Materials
So what needs to be prepared? Under standard conditions (pipes with a diameter of ¾ inch, an electrical network with grounding), installing a dishwasher will require the following materials:
- ¾ inch shut-off valve;
- ¾ inch tee;
- waste siphon with two fittings;
- deep filter;
- ground outlet;
- FUM tape;
- a wire of suitable length and cross section (required if the outlet is far away).
Instruments
What equipment is required to complete the installation of the dishwasher? Here is just a sample list:
- curly and straight screwdriver;
- electric drill;
- knife;
- scissors for pipes;
- building level;
- adjustable wrenches;
- indicator screwdriver.
After preparing the necessary set of tools, you can proceed to the choice of place for installation and connection of the dishwasher.
Location selection
Let's dwell on this in more detail. Usually this issue is determined even before buying a dishwasher. If you have not yet chosen a place to place this household appliance, then it is worth considering the following features:
- Installation of the built-in dishwasher must be carried out in strict accordance with the dimensions of the kitchen. Typically, the headset has a special section for installing a dishwasher under the countertop. There is also the option of placing the dishwasher in a cupboard, if that option suits you.
- The distance to the sewer should not be more than 1.5 meters. Otherwise, the pumping system of the equipment can quickly become unusable. If for certain reasons the dishwasher can only be installed far from the sink or the sewage system does not enter the kitchen, you should consider placing this type of equipment in the bathroom.
- It is advisable to select the place for installing the dishwasher so that there is an outlet nearby. In this case, it will be much easier for you to connect the equipment to the mains.
- For a desktop model, the drain system can be left out. It will be enough just to fix the hose in the sink. Also in this case, you do not even need a siphon. The pumping system of the equipment is completely unloaded, since the water during this installation will leave by gravity. This will extend the life of the dishwasher. Plus, installing a dishwasher on a countertop is much easier.
Now that you have decided on the place to install the dishwasher, you can start connecting the sewer, water supply and electrical networks. Let's consider in more detail each of the listed stages.
Water connection
What is the peculiarity of this process? This stage is considered one of the most time-consuming. Its implementation will require a lot of time. So, how do you install the built-in dishwasher with your own hands? First of all, you will need to shut off the water supply in the system. This is necessary in order to embed a "tee" into the metal-plastic pipe. The dishwasher can be connected to the water supply as follows:
- Find the place where the flexible hose of the mixer is connected to the plastic pipe and disconnect it.
- Install the tee by wrapping the FUM tape on the threaded connections.
- On top of the tee we wind the flexible hose of the mixer.
- The fine filter is connected to the tap. After it, the shut-off valve starts.
- A hose from the equipment is connected to the stopcock.
Connection in the absence of water supply
What you need to know about this? Installation of the dishwasher can be carried out even if there is no water supply, for example, in the country. To do this, you just have to put a tank of clean water in the attic. The necessary pressure level for normal operation can be found in the technical data sheet of the device. For some models, just 0.1 MPa is enough. This pressure is created when water is supplied from a height of 2-3 meters. This option is still often used in houses with unstable cold water supply.
Drain connection
How is the dishwasher installed in the kitchen? The easiest option is to install a siphon under the sink. In this case, unpleasant odors will not spread in the kitchen. It will only be necessary to connect the drain circuit to the siphon, making sure that the hose is inclined. The greater the slope, the more efficient the water will be. It is worth paying attention to one feature: in the upper part, where the drain is connected to the siphon, it is necessary to make an excess to prevent water from entering the sink from the sink into the dishwasher.
Mains connection
This aspect should be given special attention. Installation of the dishwasher is not possible without connecting to power. It is better if it will be carried out from the outlet located nearby with equipment. It should be rated at 16A and at the same time have grounding.
Since the dishwasher is a fairly powerful equipment, the wiring should be designed for the appropriate loads. To do this, you need to take care of a suitable section of the wires in advance. First, it is better to calculate the cable cross-section. Based on these data, the most optimal option is selected. For safe operation of this type of equipment, copper conductors with a cross section of at least 2 mm are usually used.
Electricity must be supplied from the switchboard itself or from the junction box. The line must be protected by a 16 A circuit breaker. Without grounding, the dishwasher must not be connected for reasons of electrical safety. If a washing machine is powered into the same outlet, it should not be additionally loaded with a dishwasher. In this case, current overload may occur.
Final stage
We examined in detail how to install a dishwasher. Instructions for connecting all communications will allow you to correctly complete this stage of work. After this, it remains only to level the equipment according to the level and carry out a control check of installation work. Misalignment can adversely affect the efficiency of use of the equipment, as well as the durability of the dishwasher.
Checking equipment
When the installation of the compact dishwasher is completed, you can begin to check the quality of its work. So how to do it right? To do this, run the equipment in test mode. At the same time, washing is carried out in idle mode without dishes. During such a check, it is necessary to monitor how quickly the water will fill and merge. You should also check all joints for leaks.
If the installation of the dishwasher in the pencil case was carried out correctly, the equipment will work properly.
Tips & Tricks
What is the first thing you need to pay attention to? There are some useful tips that will allow you to properly connect the dishwasher and extend its life. Consider them in more detail:
- Installing the drain of the dishwasher in the sink, although it facilitates the process of connecting the equipment, is extremely unsafe. The fact is that water drainage can fall out of the sink at any moment, which will lead to unpleasant consequences.
- Electrolux dishwashers are extremely demanding of the installation conditions. The permissible inclination of the equipment in one direction or another does not exceed 2 degrees. Therefore, before starting the dishwasher, be sure to check this indicator using the building level.
- When buying a dishwasher model from Siemens, be sure to pay attention to the dimensions of the case. It is better to compare them with the dimensions of your kitchen set. The problem is that Siemens often neglects generally accepted technical standards and produces non-standard size equipment, as a result of which there are certain difficulties in the installation of equipment.
- In no case should a grounding contact be made to gas and water pipes. The only option for connecting grounding is to a special busbar of the apartment shield.
- The maximum air gap between the rear wall of the equipment and the wall is 5 cm. For normal air circulation, this distance is enough.
- A complete diagram and connection rules are always included with the equipment. You should rely on it, since the operating conditions of the equipment in each case are purely individual.
- It is not recommended to use surge protectors and an extension cord to connect the dishwasher, as these elements often cause a short circuit and fire. If it is not possible to implement another option for power supply, it is recommended to make an electrical extension cord yourself. But this connection method is used only as an exception.
- When installing a free-standing dishwasher next to a refrigerator, stove or oven, it is recommended to bring a separate line from the junction box for each type of equipment. This will avoid overloading from installing all devices in one outlet.
Embedded equipment
What is it and what is its feature? Many people today prefer to mount the dishwasher under the sink or in a niche in the furniture. The advantage of built-in kitchen equipment is its invisibility. Most often, multifunctional devices are hidden behind the facades of furniture. To determine which cabinets are suitable for installing a dishwasher, you should use construction tape.
The size of the dishwasher can be determined using the information available on the official website of the manufacturer or store selling equipment. Most manufacturers, when developing their models, are guided by such parameters as human height and furniture size. For example, most dishwashers from well-known brands have dimensions of 60 cm and 45 cm. The second option is considered compact and has more options for installation in the finished kitchen. As for the functionality, in this regard, compact dishwashers are in no way inferior to wider models.
The length of the dishwashers most often ranges from 815 to 875 cm, which corresponds to the average height of the kitchen tables and tables. Therefore, when selecting equipment, special accuracy should be observed. Just one extra centimeter can ruin the entire composition.
Requirements for installing the dishwasher in the finished set
When installing, it is important to consider the distance for a comfortable connection of all communications. They should not be pressed against the walls. It should also be borne in mind that if necessary, you can put an additional electric cable, but it is unlikely that you can change the location of the pipes in the finished kitchen. Therefore, if at least one of the connection conditions is not fulfilled, you should refuse to purchase the selected model.
Conclusion
In this review, we examined in detail how to install a dishwasher. When using the instructions for connecting all the necessary communications, this procedure can be performed independently. It is important to correctly determine the installation location of the equipment and to ensure the proper connection of water supply, drain and electricity. To do this, you need an appropriate set of materials and tools. After completing all the connection work, it is necessary to complete the installation of the equipment, achieving minimal deviations during its installation.